Impact of Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States

2012138 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Fred Rincón · Jefferson College

Sayantani Ghosh · Thomas Jefferson University

Saugat Dey · Thomas Jefferson University

Mitchell Maltenfort · Rothman Institute

Matthew Vibbert · Thomas Jefferson University

Jacqueline Urtecho · Thomas Jefferson University

William McBride ·

Abstract

Our analysis demonstrates that ARDS/ALI is common after TBI. Despite an overall reduction of in-hospital mortality, ARDS/ALI carries a higher risk of in-hospital death after TBI.

Topics & Keywords

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 71, Issue 4, pp. 795-803

DOI: 10.1227/neu.0b013e3182672ae5

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